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Texas Children's Named a Best Children's Hospital and is Number One in Texas Again for 18th Consecutive Year
The hospital’s Heart Center ranked No. 1 for the 10th straight year, and nine specialties placed among the nation’s top five.
On Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026, Texas Children was named to the U.S. News & World Report Best Children's Hospitals Honor Roll, earning the Number One ranking in Texas for the 18th consecutive year.
U.S. News & World Report Best Children's Hospitals rankings evaluate clinical outcomes, resources, patient safety, infection prevention, and nurse staffing, along with input from pediatric specialists to help families find the best medical care available.
Texas Children's Heart Center ranked Number One nationally for the 10th consecutive year, while Pediatric Diabetes and Endocrinology also earned top rankings, reflecting sustained excellence across the organization's multidisciplinary teams.
"For families facing the most complex or common diagnoses, these rankings represent something deeply personal: confidence that their child can receive extraordinary care from teams who are committed to clinical excellence and solving the unsolvable," said Dr. Debra Sukin, President and CEO of Texas Children.
Nine specialties ranked among the nation's top five, positioning Texas Children's partnership with Baylor College of Medicine as a leader in pediatric care innovation and research advancing treatment for children and women globally.